Hayman Theatre Arts Festival
The Hayman Theatre Arts Festival is the coming together of all the semester’s Theatre Arts classes, with students presenting their final performances to Theatre Arts staff, peers, friends, family and others interested in the activities at the Hayman Theatre.
See below for the schedule:
4:00pm-4:30pm
Monday 21 October
MOVEMENT FOR THE ACTOR
Tutor: Drayton Morley
L’Enquete: Three group-devised movement pieces
2:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday 22 October
AUSTRALIAN THEATRE
Tutor: Helen Trenos
THE CHAPEL PERILOUS by Dorothy Hewett
Presented by Adam Gannon, Charlotte Holly-Little & Sam Bar-Ari
MEDEA by Kate Mulvany & Anne-Louise Sarks
Presented by Alora Taylor, Jesse Vakatini & Tom Cartwright
CHILDREN OF THE BLACK SKIRT by Angela Betzein
Presented by Jalena Crooks, Jarrad Whitehurst, Rhys Healy & Zoe Garciano
2:00pm-4:00pm
Wednesday 23 October
DEVISING FUNDAMENTALS
Tutor: Leah Mercer
A WEDNESDAY EVENING by Conor Flint, Lizzie Martin, Jess Palokangas, Lara Smith & Lauren Westphal-Groves
Foster Care. noun. Merriam Webster defines Foster Care as supervised care for orphaned, neglected or delinquent children in a substitute home on a full-time or day-care basis. Alice is the fifth child who has stumbled down this rabbit-hole. Meet the unique mix of children that this foster home has to share.
GREEN by Aydee Bull, Natasha Fraser, Emilia Malinovic & Jesse Vakatini
The noble Robin Hood has become the CEO of his company. There are none fairer than this hero, but in the face of modern temptations, how do his values prevail?
LITTLE TINDER GIRL by Jacob Anstey, Lis Baron, Poppy Betlehem & Isis O’Connor
As each swipe right goes wrong, Penelope is left wondering what modern love really looks like, or if it even exists.
ECLIPSE by Jenna Matich, Nima Monazami, Tom Rankin & Jaz Sims
Inspired by The Ugly Duckling and set in a dystopian world where conformity reigns, Eclipse explores the haunting struggle for individuality within a collective society, highlighting the profound impacts of social isolation and humanity’s inevitable desire for acceptance.
GUESS MY NAME by Elleqin Bromfield, Ashlee Button, Sam Nichols & Jianing Yu
Step right up, step right up and take your chance at guessing my name! A golden prize awaits those who succeed, but what fate will befall you if you fail?
THE MACHINE by Poppy Algie, Ugyen Choden, Harper Freeman, Adah Hill & Aarush Sharma
The machine runs perfectly every single time with no room for error. Its parts work tirelessly to achieve this goal no matter the cost. So, what happens when a part of the machine rebels? Can it truly go against its creation and be something more than what it was made for?
THE HOLLOW PURSUIT by Mia Dowdall, Kailem Mollard, Sarah Patroni & Maya Smith
After her parents help her through life, a young girl sells her precious family heirlooms to gain wealth. The more money she acquires, the hollower she becomes and a rift quickly forms between her and her loved ones. To what end will she go to pursue her greed?
2:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday 24 October
ACTING
Tutor: Helen Trenos
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY by Tracy Letts
Cast: Zoe Garciano, Jade Dummett & Topaz Knodel
ANGELS IN AMERICA by Tony Kushner
Cast: Matt Bilman & Tom Ford
LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS by Sam Steiner
Cast: Kailee Young & Poom Ariyakusonsuthi
BURIED CHILD by Sam Shepard
Cast: Seven Edge & Tiandra Seal
DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE by Sarah Ruhl
Cast: Sian Griffiths & Bec Moore
DOUBT by John Patrick Shanley
Cast: Carolyn Kirk & Kevin Kong
ANGELS IN AMERICA by Tony Kushner
Cast: August Manowski & Alex Kuncoro
THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA by Federico García Lorca
Cast: Aleena Shaji, Honor Boekeman & Rory Geddes
FAR AWAY by Caryl Churchill
Cast: Lloyd Ward & Rain Northey
CLOSER by Patrick Marber
Cast: Estella Glencross & Luca Daniel
A HISTORY OF FALLING THINGS by James Graham
Cast: Daisy Heath & Jack Önell
PEEP by Jodi Gray
Cast: Dakota Gaudio & Zali Smedley
2:00pm-4:00pm
Friday 25 October
APPLIED THEATRE
Tutor: Danielle Antaki
BLOODY HELL
Presented by Bella Baker, Danika Bentley, Jake Lippiatt & Josie Walsh
Bloody Hell is a hilarious and eye-opening piece journeying through the myths, mishaps, and madness surrounding periods. Meet the three Goddesses of menstruation, who are on a mission to clean up the mess left behind by their well-meaning but clueless male assistant, Jeff. From battling the stigma of periods to tackling the pink tax and educating the world about the history of periods, these divine warriors are ready to set the record straight one tampon at a time!
FRUIT SALAD
Presented by Annalisa Cicchini, Dakota Gaudio, Toby Shepherd & Jarrad Whitehurst
Mr Chef is preparing his Home Ec. class when tragedy strikes! He needs to teach the Sex-Ed class! He didn’t even learn Sex-Ed in high school! Without the knowledge for the job, Mr Chef calls on some fruity friends for guidance.
THE RENTAL PRICE IS RIGHT
Presented by Tristan Cowcill, Tom Ford & Ognjana Kovincic
Welcome to THE RENTAL PRICE IS RIGHT, an exciting new game show where desperate renters compete for the ultimate prize: the right to rent an affordable house! Each week, hopeful renters face a series of questions that test their knowledge of
housing-related trivia. Will they have what it takes to secure a roof over their head? Join us and find out who will turn their wildest housing dreams into reality!
ASSEMBLY HALL. 11:30pm. BE THERE!
Presented by Sam Bar-Ari, James Letch, Augusta Manowski, Setare Mogharebin & Isla Simeoni
You’re a shitty little year 7?
Assembly hall, 11:30.
Be there. Don’t tell anyone. We’re here to help.
– The graduating class of 2024
Content Warning:
Please be advised that this show will contain discussions surrounding topics such as paedophilia, harassment, racism and other unprofessional behaviours from authority figures in schools.
2:00pm & 7:00pm
Thursday 31 October & Friday 1 November
CREATIVE ARTS ADVANCED PROJECT
Tutor: Gita Bezard
Launch! 2024
For all the details, go to the Launch! 2024 page HERE